From Kitten to Cat: Growth, Nutrition & Preventive Care Milestones

From Kitten to Cat: Growth, Nutrition & Preventive Care Milestones

Once you have all the food, toys, and other supplies to welcome a new kitten into your home, it’s time to sit back and enjoy life with a new best friend! But don’t forget that, as each day passes, your kitten is getting closer to adulthood. It takes about a year or so for a […]

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Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Nutritional Counseling for Pets

Choosing a nutrient rich diet designed to meet your pet’s changing needs over the course of her lifetime plays a key role in your pet’s health and longevity. But that’s easy, right? The pet store shelves are overflowing with foods proclaiming to be perfect for your pooch or top-notch for your tabby. It might surprise […]

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Heart Health Month: How to Keep Your Pet’s Heart Beating Strong

Heart Health Month: How to Keep Your Pet’s Heart Beating Strong

February isn’t just for fancy valentines; it’s Heart Health Month, and that means giving your pet’s heart the heroic attention it deserves. Just like humans, our furry friends can have trouble with their tickers, and while not all pet heart disease is preventable, there are things you can do to minimize your pet’s risk factors. […]

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Neurological Health in Pets: Recognizing & Managing Nervous System Disorders

Neurological Health in Pets: Recognizing & Managing Nervous System Disorders

Your pet’s personality is one of the best parts of sharing life with them—those quirky head tilts, zoomies, and snuggles that brighten your day. But when something seems “off,” it can be alarming. Changes in behavior, coordination, or awareness might be more than just odd moments. They could point to an issue within your pet’s […]

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Thinking of Adopting a Cat? Here’s What You Should Know

Thinking of Adopting a Cat? Here’s What You Should Know

If you’ve ever wondered when is the best time to adopt a cat, we’re here to share important information about adding a kitty to your family just in time for Adopt a Cat Month. Every cat deserves a safe, loving home, and we stand behind this incredible movement to raise awareness and promote responsible cat […]

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Senior Pet Care During the Winter: Special Considerations for Older Pets

Senior Pet Care During the Winter: Special Considerations for Older Pets

Have you noticed that your gray-muzzled friend has started to show a little resistance to the colder temperatures? Perhaps they might opt out of previously enjoyed activities, or cut a walk short by turning for home. There are bound to be age-related challenges to mobility, but with a little extra thought, you can make sure […]

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Handling Stress in Exotic Pets

Handling Stress in Exotic Pets

Being able to identify certain health problems in exotic pets is a necessary part of responsible ownership, but because they hide or mask signs of illness or injury, it can be very tricky to assess how they feel. Likewise, it isn’t always straightforward to gauge the effects of physical or mental stress in exotic pets. […]

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Should Dogs Eat Grain Free?

Should Dogs Eat Grain Free?

The grain-free diet craze has pet parents everywhere wondering if they should ditch the grains for their four-legged friends. While these diets claim to be more “natural” and easily digestible, recent studies have raised some red flags about their potential link to heart disease in dogs. So, are grain-free diets really healthier? The answer is […]

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Summer Shedding: Tips for Managing Excessive Pet Hair

Summer Shedding: Tips for Managing Excessive Pet Hair

When the weather warms, the fur starts flying, so if you’ve noticed an uptick in rolling tumbleweeds of pet floof, you’ve come to the right place. Our team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates has plenty of tips for managing pet hair during the summer shedding season.

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The Skinny on Pet Skin Care

The Skinny on Pet Skin Care

Scratching, biting, and repetitive licking… These symptoms are among the most mentioned by pet owners during a pet’s exam, especially during the spring. Yet pet skin care or dermatological problems often get written off as, “a pet just being a pet” – scratching is what a dog does, after all. While most pets will find […]

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